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Are you feeling the effects of political polarization at your school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Do high-schoolers feel today’s political tensions in their everyday lives? Is an underlying climate of divisiveness affecting their school experiences at all?

What’s in a name? Podcast explores nuances of America

Grandville Beth Heinen Bell
America (the girl) sits down to talk about what makes America (the country) both beautiful and complicated.

Commentary: Are teachers really appreciated, or under ‘anti-woke’ attack?

All Districts Charles Honey
Teacher Appreciation Week should be a celebration of our children’s best instructors, but federal DEI ultimatums tied to funding are threatening their academic freedom and support for disadvantaged students.

High-schoolers: Do you feel safe at school?

All Districts Beth Heinen Bell
Do today’s high-schoolers feel safe in school? Is that possible in this era of regular headline-making acts of violence in school settings? 

District initiative designed to create sense of belonging 

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
While only started a few months ago, students say the “I Belong, I Matter” program has had a positive impact. It was created based on results of last year’s student survey on belonging. 

How hard is it to balance police work with social media’s influence?

Kentwood School News Network
East Kentwood student reporter Jasmine Smithers explores local police officer training 

How much do mental-health stressors complicate the high-school experience?

All Districts Charles Honey
How big of an issue is mental health in high school? Our student panelists weigh in on the pressures they face, including college costs and the need to be successful.  

Superintendent: ‘Who we are’ is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion

Wyoming Erin Albanese
Wyoming Superintendent Craig Hoekstra has written a letter to the community to clarify what DEI is and why he values it in the district.

We ask students: What is high school like for you?

All Districts Erin Albanese
Ten students, 10 different high schools. We ask, ‘What is school like for you?’ They weigh in on that, and so much more.

Young brains, big potential: From birth onward, special-ed services can make a lifetime of difference 

All Districts School News Network
"Study Hall" talks to Lindsey VanDyke about how intervening with children’s special needs from the time they’re born can best prepare them for school and life.

‘I’m going to wave my flag’: Parade honors students from many nations

Kentwood Brett Atwood
An annual event in Kentwood Public Schools, students celebrate where they come from in the Parade of Nations.

What’s a transient luminous event? Student meteorologist explains

Kent City School News Network
A local student meteorologist explains some unique occurrences that can happen during thunderstorms.

Level playing field offers connection for students of all abilities 

Godwin Heights Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
A new program brings students together through sports to make connections and friendships.

High school broadcasters inspire middle school channel

Kentwood School News Network
East Kentwood student reporter Eliesa Kajolli has the story on the new Valleywood Middle School news program.

What would closing U.S. Dept. of Education mean for special education in Kent County? 

Podcasts Charles Honey
President Trump has vowed to shut down the U.S. Department of Education. What’s at risk for special-education programs locally if this happens?

Through his eyes, he communicates

Kentwood School News Network
Kentwood Public Schools and Aves Films features Mo, a student who uses an eye-gaze device to communicate, in its latest episode of “Through the Eyes of Our Students.”
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